Press Releases: 2004 Releases

Statement from Stephen Bennett, President and CEO of United Cerebral Palsy, on the Death of Christopher Reeve (10/11/04)

Washington, D.C., October 11, 2004 — United Cerebral Palsy and all Americans with disabilities mourn the sudden death of Christopher Reeve yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Reeve family, staff and friends of the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation and all who mourn him.

Full of optimism, hope and strength, Mr. Reeve renewed our community’s commitment to explore beyond existing boundaries of medicine and social acceptance. He simply left this world better than he found it.

Even in his passing, Mr. Reeve will continue to inspire the entire United Cerebral Palsy staff and community to push forward in the struggle for full inclusion for people with disabilities.

About United Cerebral Palsy

United Cerebral Palsy is one of the nation’s leading organizations serving and advocating for the more than 54 million Americans with disabilities. Most UCP consumers are people with disabilities other than cerebral palsy. Through its nationwide affiliate network, United Cerebral Palsy offers services to individuals, families and communities, such as job training and placement, physical therapy, individual and family support, early intervention, social and recreation programs, community living, state and local referrals, and instruction on how to use technology to perform everyday tasks. For more information, call (800) 872-5827.

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